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    Able to lock a USB HD w/ Password?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xTank Jones16x, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    I am looking for a free program to put a password on my External HD.

    I want to just be able to put a password on it, and maybe a username, so when you plug it in to the computer, it ask's for the password/username.

    I have seen a few programs like this, but only trial versions. Is there a free one that is dependable?

    Thanks.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. Nankuru

    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm guessing you don't have Vista Business or Ultimate?

    The best suggestion I can offer is Truecrypt: http://www.truecrypt.org/

    It will let you encrypt the drive (or part of it) so that any files can only be accessed after the input of a password. It's not quite what you are asking for but would be much more secure than password protecting an unencrypted file.

    There's lots more clever stuff in it if you're planning on becoming James Bond....
     
    Nankuru, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    I have a TrueCrypt volume on my USB drive. Came as a part of Geek.Menu (free USB app suite).
     
    KimoT, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. obsolete

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    AFAIK truecrypt would require you to load that software on every computer you plug the usb drive into in order to access it. I use it myself. Fast, free, secure.
     
    obsolete, Jan 27, 2009
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  5. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    Truecrypt is available as a portable app. That way, it runs off of the USB drive on whichever computer it is plugged into.
     
    KimoT, Jan 27, 2009
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    Good to know.
     
    obsolete, Jan 29, 2009
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    Does Vista Business do this? How does it work?
     
    professorman, Jan 29, 2009
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